The 46-year-old has been a mainstay on the United States Ryder Cup team for two decades now. He's appeared in the past 10 competitions, and only Phil Mickelson has made more starts than him, per RyderCup.com.

During that span, he compiled a 10-20-4 record.

While he did not play during the United States' 17-11 victory over Europe in 2016, Davis did not dispel the idea of being a "playing captain" in 2018, via Ron Mintz of My Golf Daily.

The 17-time event winner on the PGA Tour will next have to choose a roster of 12 golfers, and some—like Rickie Fowler—are already offering their services:

Rickie Fowler @RickieFowler

Congrats @JimFuryk!! Time for me to make that team!! https://t.co/VVpIJfwYoT